SOLUTION: can you assist me in solving this problem...instructions...perform the indicated divisions. x^2 - 2x - 35/x + 5

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Question 71837: can you assist me in solving this problem...instructions...perform the indicated divisions.
x^2 - 2x - 35/x + 5

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2 - 2x - 35/x + 5
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Factor the numerator:
[(x-7)(x+5)]/(x+5)
Cancel the (x+5) factor that is common to numerator and denominator.
=x+7
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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